Genay () is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. Geography Genay is located about 20 kilometres north of Lyon. Surrounding communes In the Metropolis of Lyon: Montanay Neuville-sur-Saône Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or In the department of Ain: Civrieux Massieux Demographics History Genay was the capital of former Franc-Lyonnais. Genay left the department of Ain to join the department of Rhône in 1968, and became of a member of the Urban Community of Lyon in 1969. On 1 January 2015 Genay left the department of Rhône to join the Metropolis of Lyon. References External links Genay website Communes of Lyon Metropolis